Arrival at Cochin Airport (Meet and Assistance on arrival) and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for local sightseeing in and around Cochin – The commercial capital and most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Cochin in Ernakulam is also known as “Queen of Arabian Sea” is one of the finest natural harbours in the World. This was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch etc. Sightseeing of Cochin – visit Bolgatty Palace, Marine Drive, Cochin Backwaters, Willingdon Island. Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Kumarakom (55 KMS – 01 Hour 30 Minutes), on arrival check into Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom. Kumarakom -A vibrant backwater hamlet, The hamlet clings to tradition and the local population prefers to live adhering to their old ways. Yet every modern amenity is available with adash of tradition and culture interwoven in to the fabric of everyday life and its truly fascinating to observe as you glide past them in your canoe, motor boat or houseboat a perfect example of give and take with mother nature…………naturally. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Alleppey (40 KMS – 01 Hour drive) – With the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of east by travelers from across the world. This backwater country is home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoy a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, Alappuzha is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. A singularity of this land is the region called “KUTTANAD” – a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. on arrival check into Houseboat (check in time 1.00 PM). Full day enjoy the backwater cruise through Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay in Houseboat.
After breakfast check out from Houseboat and drive to Cochin Airport (95 KMS 2hours drive) for onward journey
